When mundane, lowly activities are at stake, too much insight is detrimental-far-sightedness errs in immediate concerns. (Franz Grillparzer)

When mundane, lowly activities are at stake, too much insight is detrimental-far-sightedness errs in immediate concerns.

Franz Grillparzer

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